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I have about 10lbs of leftover medicated starter feed and about 10lbs of grower feed. My birds are about15 weeks old so I'm going to be switching to layer feed soon from what I understand. Can I mix the starter and grower feed I start running low instead of buying another bag of grower?

I'm a new chicken owner and last night was the first night the 4 hens stayed out in their coop. I opened the door this morning and 3 hours later they were still in the coop. I just went and took them out so they could eat and run around. Should I just leave them to come out on their own or is it...

I have 4 hens that are about 8-9 weeks old and I am about to run out of chick starter feed. I went to the local Agway and they sold me Southern States All Grain Meat Bird Maker. I read that the birds should be getting 16%-18% protein at this age. This feed has 20%. Is this ok to feed them or am...

Good morning everyone. I am in the process of turning a Little Tikes playhouse into a coop for my 4 chickens. I have the playhouse on a platform and right now I'm looking to make an 8'x8' run surrounding the house. I've seen designs where the nest boxes are built onto the windows of the...

Ok I'm brand new to this whole chicken thing. I picked up 4 chicks today. 1 of each of the following light brahma, cochin, blue laced Wyandotte, barred rock. I believe they are around 3-4 weeks old, for some reason my memory is failing me about how old they said they were. I also got a starter...

I've never had chickens and I've been looking and learning as much as I can over the last year. I think I'm going to take the plunge and get a few. I'm not sure what kind yet, I have a hatchery near me and I'm hoping they'll help with the breed, but I'm looking to get 4 chickens. I have a little...